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UK, Australia to ink new AUKUS deal amid US uncertainty

UK, Australia to ink new AUKUS deal amid US uncertainty

The United Kingdom will sign a new 50-year bilateral AUKUS treaty with Australia during ministerial talks in Sydney.

Australian-made green plane fuel closer with grant win

Australian-made green plane fuel closer with grant win

Australian-made green plane fuel closer with grant win

Australian-made green plane fuel closer with grant win

Creating sustainable aviation fuel without using farm waste could be possible within months, researchers say, and will cut emissions from air travel.

China set to dominate Aussie vehicle import market

China set to dominate Aussie vehicle import market

China set to dominate Aussie vehicle import market

China set to dominate Aussie vehicle import market

Almost half of new vehicles sold in Australia could be made in China within a decade, a study has found, as the nation moves to low-emission transport.

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Wanted official got gold after kickbacks 'went crazy'

Wanted official got gold after kickbacks 'went crazy'

An ex-transport official received gold as part of a corrupt multimillion-dollar scheme that inflated fees for roadworks services, an inquiry has been told.

Uber makes app changes to take more seniors for a ride

Uber makes app changes to take more seniors for a ride

More than one in every three older Australians finds transport difficult to organise, a study has found, prompting a ride-share company to make changes.

EVs may be the way to drive down everyone's power bills

EVs may be the way to drive down everyone's power bills

With EVs now able to power homes and the grid, the Electric Vehicle Council says government incentives could lower power prices for all Australians.

Direct route for scammers as Qantas hack scale revealed

Direct route for scammers as Qantas hack scale revealed

Almost six million Qantas customers could experience phishing scams for months to come as they learn what personal data has been exposed in a cyber attack.

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Drones pound Ukraine as Russia transport chief sacked

Drones pound Ukraine as Russia transport chief sacked

Drones pound Ukraine as Russia transport chief sacked

Drones pound Ukraine as Russia transport chief sacked

Russia has launched another barrage of drones against Ukraine as it intensifies strikes on civilian areas, while the Kremlin has sacked its transport minister.

Qantas's two-day hack delay fuels customer scam fears

Qantas's two-day hack delay fuels customer scam fears

Qantas's two-day hack delay fuels customer scam fears

Qantas's two-day hack delay fuels customer scam fears

Australia's biggest airline could face a repeat of the hack that exposed millions of customer details, one expert says.

Utes dominate vehicles sales and push BYD past Tesla

Utes dominate vehicles sales and push BYD past Tesla

Utes dominate vehicles sales and push BYD past Tesla

Utes dominate vehicles sales and push BYD past Tesla

Australia's love affair with the ute has dominated new vehicle sales during June, but one hybrid model has had an unusual impact on Australia's auto market.

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers

Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts

Removing tax breaks for plug-in hybrid vehicles is stalling their adoption, a group warns, and a lack of incentives could slow efforts to cut car emissions.

White noise: PM gets personal on airport opposition

White noise: PM gets personal on airport opposition

White noise: PM gets personal on airport opposition

White noise: PM gets personal on airport opposition

Anthony Albanese has shrugged off criticism about airport noise and a lack of airline sign-ups as he unveiled a sparkling new international terminal.

EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue

EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue

EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue

EV myths drive Aussies wrong way down electric avenue

One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.

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Passenger dies after getting stuck between carriages

The death of a passenger who became lodged after trying to cross an inner-city tramway between light rail carriages has prompted an investigation.

Australia's big car love affair still fuelling sales

SUVs and utes have proven the big sellers on Australian car lots in May but the popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles is accelerating.

Vintage car first to roll on $786 million bridge

A new bridge considered a state's most significant transport project has been opened by two women who attended a ceremony for its predecessor in 1946.

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Technical issues have been identified on two new Bass Strait Spirit of Tasmania ferries already plagued by delays and cost blowouts.

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Fare-free train travel after days of commuter chaos

A fare-free day will run on Australia's busiest rail network to placate frustrated commuters after a power outage hindered travel for thousands of people.

Premier denies ticketless fares revamp is off the rails

A completion delay and cost blowout on ticketless public transport fares for commuters doesn't mean the overhaul has hit the skids, a premier insists.

Rail chaos: commuters miss work as huge delays continue

A fare-free day is being offered to placate frustrated commuters whose patience has worn thin ahead of a review of delays on Australia's busiest rail network.

Commuter chaos tipped to continue after power failure

More disruptions are likely on Australia’s busiest suburban rail network after a high-voltage wire collapsed onto a train, leaving passengers stranded.

Record electric truck haul aims to drive down emissions

One of Australia's biggest transport companies will invest in a record-breaking electric truck fleet, including prime movers to be built in Brisbane.

E-bike rules written but enforcement up in the air

E-scooters and e-bikes will be allowed to rub shoulders with pedestrians on shared paths at certain speeds in one state, but who will enforce speed limits?

Train cash splash in budget amid state's tunnel vision

The Victorian government will set aside $727 million to run services through the $15 billion Metro Tunnel as part of a state budget cash injection.

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